Phoenix Park is a park in Runcorn, Cheshire, England.[1]
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Runcorn, Cheshire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°20′08″N 2°40′58″W / 53.3356°N 2.6828°W |
| Operated by | Halton Borough Council |
| Open | All year |
| Awards | Green Flag Award |
| Website | visit |
History
editPhoenix Park is part of the Mersey Forest, with a range of wildlife. The park is adjacent to Norton Priory which formerly had a separate space called the Norton Priory Recreation Centre which was incorporated into the park circa 2004.[2] In 2018 the children's play area was redeveloped.[3]
Facilities
editThere is a pavilion, walking routes along the Bridgewater Canal, woodland walks, a lake, picnic benches, a children's playground with slides, climbing frames, seesaws and swings. There is a climbing boulder, skatepark, a multi-use sports area, football and basketball.[4] Footpaths lead to Norton Priory a 12th Century Abbey and garden that is Grade I listed with Historic England. Runcorn Parkrun takes place in the park every Saturday morning, the course loops the park before heading along the canal and lake.[5] Fishing is allowed on the lake for members of a club.[6] The park holds a Green Flag Award.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
- ^ http://localtrust.org.uk/assets/downloads/profiles/14-03-24%20DKE_Windmill%20Hill%20Profile%20Description%20Xmas%20leaflet.pdf p.11
- ^ "Runcorn's Phoenix Park To Get £111k Facelift".
- ^ "PHOENIX PARK - Windmill Hill Online".
- ^ "course - Phoenix parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
- ^ Association, Warrington Anglers. "Fishing at Phoenix Park". www.warrington-anglers.org.uk.
- ^ "Phoenix Park - Visit Halton". visit.halton.me.